Newcastle Comedy Festival November 1st-6th
Cal's Comedy Club at The Chilli is the home of The Newcastle Comedy Festival!
Our festival is over for another year, but check back here for our line ups of 2025!
1st November
Lee Peart: How The Fallen Are Mighty
Catch Lee Peart at the Newcastle Fringe for his debut show!
Known for warming up audiences on Strictly Come Dancing, Britain’s Got Talent, and Loose Women, Lee mixes sharp observations with acerbic storytelling, leaving audiences in stitches.
With his unique takes on life’s awkward moments, he’s quickly building a loyal online following for his relatable charm and knack for turning the mundane into comedic gold.
Get ready for a night of laughter that’ll make you question your life choices—or his!
Doors 18:30
Show 19:00
£10
2nd November
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Mick Miller: 1 Hour With Mick Miller 3pm
Join us to see Comedy Legend and one of our most treasured entertainers Mick Miller at Highfield Community Hall.
This will be a masterclass in stand-up comedy not to be missed!
One of our most treasured entertainers who has been at the top of his game for over 40 years. Often referred to as "The bald guy with the long hair," Mick first came to prominence in the 70’s on the iconic ITV show ‘The Comedians’ but remains as relevant and funny today, he is one of the few comedians of his generation who has made the transition onto the alternative circuit, creating a younger fan base along the way 👏
As seen in Kings of Comedy (Ch4), They Think It’s All Over (BBC1), Comedy World Cup (Ch4), John Bishop’s Only Joking (Sky1), Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford (ITV), Last Laugh in Vegas (ITV), and The Royal Variety Performance (ITV), Ideal with Jonny Vegas (BBC Three), Peter Kay’s Carshare (BBC1)
Doors 14:30
Show 15:00
£20
Image Copyright Andy Hollingworth Archive
Mick Miller: 1 Hour With Mick Miller 7pm
Join us to see Comedy Legend and one of our most treasured entertainers Mick Miller at Highfield Community Hall.
This will be a masterclass in stand-up comedy not to be missed!
One of our most treasured entertainers who has been at the top of his game for over 40 years. Often referred to as "The bald guy with the long hair," Mick first came to prominence in the 70’s on the iconic ITV show ‘The Comedians’ but remains as relevant and funny today, he is one of the few comedians of his generation who has made the transition onto the alternative circuit, creating a younger fan base along the way 👏
As seen in Kings of Comedy (Ch4), They Think It’s All Over (BBC1), Comedy World Cup (Ch4), John Bishop’s Only Joking (Sky1), Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford (ITV), Last Laugh in Vegas (ITV), and The Royal Variety Performance (ITV), Ideal with Jonny Vegas (BBC Three), Peter Kay’s Carshare (BBC1)
Doors 18:30
Show 19:00
£20
3rd November
John Scott: Writer Of Wrongs
Join multi award winner John Scott in his BRAND NEW comeback show 'Writer of Wrongs'. Friend of the club and with 20 years' experience in the industry. He is the winner of the Spike Milligan Award for New Talent and is also the recipient of the biggest cash prize ever awarded a comedian at the Edinburgh Festival when he won £12'000 in the Take The Mic competition.
Doors: 19:30
Show 20:00
£10
4th November
Frankie Monroe's Pub Quiz
BBC NEW COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR FRANKIE MONROE is back in London.
He’s come to the shining lights of the smoke to raise a bit of money for his crumbling northern social club by hosting one of his infamous QUIZZES.
Voted the worst pub quiz in Rotherham 15 years running, expect ill researched questions, disgusting prizes, special guests and lots and lots of padding.
“MESMERISING AND UNPREDICTABLE PRESENCE” Chortle “SHADES OF REEVES AND MORTIMER” The Scotsman
Doors 19:00
Show 19:30
£10
5th November
New Act Night Hosted By Cal Halbert
At Cal's Comedy Club, we love to support new comedians coming through, and working their way up the ranks.
For the 5th of November we're giving you acts to remember! 6 new acts and a professional headliner for just £7.
Hosted by resident compere of Cal's Comedy Club, Cal Halbert.
'Uncanny Imitations' - The Sun
'Something for Everyone' - The Scotsman
'Hard To Beat' - British Comedy Guide
Doors 19:30
Show 20:00
£7
6th November
Angelos Epithemiou: Can I Just Show You What Ive Got
Shambolic, surreal, and utterly ridiculous— Dan Skinner, AKA Angelos Epithemiou is back, standing in front of people for one night only.
Unwitting star of Shooting Stars (BBC2) and The Angelos Epithemiou Show (Channel 4), Angelos brings his signature mix of deadpan absurdity, chaotic charm, and a speech for the UN that may or may not be ready.
Weird, wonderful, and wildly unpredictable—come along and let Angelos show you what he’s got (or at least what’s left of it).
Doors 19:00
Show 19:30
£15